LSJ - Week 3

Locks

The first lock of the week is the Steelers over the Colts.  Without Manning the Colts have a slim chance, and by slim I mean next to none.  The Steelers D is too good, the offense might not be there yet for the Steelers, but luckily for them they have a "get well" game against the Colts.  The Steelers win easily 27 - 6.

The second lock of the week are the Dallas Cowboys.  I believe Romo will play this week, I don't know about Jones or Bryant, but they aren't as important as Romo.  He played three quarters hurt, and his lung is already healed.  It won't be pretty, and the Boys will have to minimize hits to Romo, but in a pick'em game I pick the Cowboys 20 - 17.

Shocks

The first shock is the Bucs are favored over the Falcons by a point.  The Falcons didn't look great against the Eagles, but they came out of it with some confidence and more importantly a W.  They keep their winning ways this afternoon with a quality road win over the Bucs 27 - 17.

The second shock of the week is the Dolphins over the Browns.  The Fins haven't shown much this year, but neither have the McCoy let Browns.  I think the Fins put it all together this Sunday and get a win over the Browns 24 - 20.

Jocks

Chris Johnson hasn't done much this year, but luckily for him the Titans play the Broncos this week.  Johnson goes for a C note this week and two scores.

The second jock is Phillip Rivers.  The Chargers play the Chiefs this year who look more like they are playing for Andrew Luck than for W's.  The Chargers win big and the only reason Rivers doesn't have more yards is because they don't have to throw.  Rivers throws for 275 and three scores on the day anyway!!

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NFL Week - LS&J

Locks

The first lock of the week is the (5-3) Packers at home to the (1-6) Cowboys.  The Packers are favored by 9 and it shouldn't even be that close.  The Cowboys D isn't trying and the offense may be better if Kitna can throw to his own teammates.  The Packers win a laugher 31 - 10.

The second lock of the week is the (5-2) Falcons over the surprising (5-2) Buccaneers.  The Bucs have been a great story so far, but I am still liking my preseason prediction of the Falcons winning the division.  This is a great chance to take a nice lead in the division and I also think the Bucs will be coming back to earth.  Falcons win 27 - 17.

Shocks

The first shock is the (2-5) Bengals over the (5-2) Steelers.  The Bengals have a lot of talent at wide receiver but somehow this hasn't translated to a lot of yards or points.  Cedric Benson has been running decently they just haven't gotten the breaks this year.  They get them Monday night in the 'Natti as the Bengals win 20 - 17.

The second shock is the (5-2) Chiefs beating the hated (4-4) Raiders on the road.  Both teams have been surprises thus far in the NFL season.  Cassel has played much better and McFadden for the Raiders is finally living up to the potential he showed at Arkansas.  These are usually close games, but I'm picking the Chiefs on a final five minute drive kicking the winning field goal.  Chiefs 23 and the Raiders 20.

Jocks

The first jock is Drew Brees.  The Saints are playing the Panthers who don't have a whole lot going for them, except they are second on the waiver wire list.  Brees will throw for over 300 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Saints try to get right on the road in Carolina.

The second jock is Philip Rivers of the Chargers.  The Chargers are only (3-5) but they are going against the Houston Texans secondary, which hasn't stopped much all year.  Rivers will hang 300 yards and 2 scores on the sloppy Texans D.

Remember there isn't a show this week, but Chris & Matt will return November 16 for more scintillating discussions!!   

LS&J for Week 9

Cliff notes version of LS& J this week!! 

Locks 

Falcons over Skins

Giants over Chargers

Shocks

Titans beat the 49ers

Chiefs beat the Jaguars

Jocks

Drew Brees

Phillip Rivers

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LS&J - Week 8

Locks

Week 8 of the NFL has its share of juicy games, but none juicier than Farve’s return to the Lambeau Field. In Week 4 Minnesota’s D Line dominated the Packer’s and sacked Aaron Rodger’s 8 times. Green Bay hasn’t shown they can protect Rodger’s any better and Jared Allen & Co. are licking their chops to get another shot at him. Minnesota will continue to get pressure, but they won’t get 8 sacks. Green Bay will win at home and ruin Brett’s homecoming of sorts.

The second Lock of Week 8 has to be the game of the week, where the (0-7) Rams head to Detroit to face the (1-5) Lions. The real news of this game is that people are going to PAY to watch this matchup. If you look at the records tossing a coin would be just as effective as choosing a winner (Rams won), but Detroit has shown a lot of fight to me this year. Stafford should be back and running the show, and since the Rams haven’t scored a rushing touchdown this week take the Lions and hope that is the Fox game in your market!!

Shocks

The Saints are once again favored to beat the Falcons by 11 points (ESPN.com). That line seems really high to me, considering the Falcon’s D has looked better than it did against Dallas and the Saints didn’t look that great against the Dolphins. The Saints lost their fullback for the year and I think they lose their first game of the year. It will be close, and it’s hard to go against Brees in the 4th quarter, but the Falcons will bounce back and get a win over the divisional rival Saints.

The second shock is Bills will beat the Texans. The Texans have been inconsistent all year, while the Bills have been consistently bad, and they get the joy of starting a backup as well! All of that says it should be the Texans, that’s why I’m going with the home dog (+4) Bills. A degenerate gambler once told me, never go against the home dog, so we are going to take his advice. The Bills circle the wagons and get the win 20-17.

Jocks

The first jock is Phillip Rivers against the Raiders. The Raiders have looked better the last couple of weeks, but Rivers will carve up the Raiders’ D this week. He will get 300 yards and three touchdowns as the Bolts get a big win over Oakland. The good news for Raider Nation is they can keep dressing up after Halloween.

The second jock is Tony Romo. Here is the recipe the Cowboys have shown this year, Romo plays good, the Cowboys win. Well I’m projecting a win for the Boys over the Seahawks this Sunday, so that means Romo will have a good game. Tony will throw for over 250 yards and get 3 touchdowns. Seattle will try to slow down Miles Austin and in the meantime forget about Jason Witten, which is fine by me as Romo and the Boys roll in Big D.

Listen to The Sideliners Show Tuesday night as Chris and Matt review the week that was in the NFL Week 8, tales from Halloween, and much much more at 10:00 in the east at www.blogtalkradio.com/sidelinershow .